1563
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Ornament is a 1563 ink by Theodor de Bry, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image is a black-and-white engraving packed with swirling patterns. In the center, a bearded man stands in a circular frame, holding a staff and pointing upward. Around him, two smaller figures—one holding a scroll, the other a lamp—stand on either side. The background is filled with intricate scrollwork, vases, and floral designs. The Latin text below reads *"Ego sum pastor bonus"* ("I am the good shepherd"), hinting this might be a religious scene. The artist used fine lines to create depth and texture, typical of the time. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists carved these detailed images.
Theodor de Bry (also Theodorus de Bry; 1528 – 27 March 1598) was a Walloon engraver, goldsmith, editor and publisher, famous for his depictions of early European expeditions to the Americas.
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